Youth Treatment Specialist

Applewood Centers Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reduction at a local university

Employer paid life insurance

Job summary

A nonprofit mental health agency in Cleveland is seeking Treatment Specialists to join their Residential Treatment Team. The role involves working with youth ages 11 to 18, implementing behavioral interventions, and providing support in a nurturing environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in a related field and be flexible to work evenings and weekends. Competitive salary based on education and experience. Benefits include health plans, paid time off, and tuition reduction programs.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduates and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• Flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Implementing behavioral interventions alongside clinical staff.
• Providing a safe environment for youth and adolescents.
• Monitoring and managing clients’ symptoms and behaviors.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

Anger management skills

Social skills

Life skills

Nurturing environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Psychology, Social Work or similar

Job description

Full and Part-Time Schedule Available! Openings in 1st and 2nd shift.

Benefits and Salary

Salary Range is $18-21/hr. ($18 High School, $18.50 Associate's, $19 Bachelor's, Masters $19.50-$21/hr) depending on education and experience

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption.
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW programs.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Pet insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal.
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness.
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduates and graduate students pursuing a career in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a related field are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree is preferred.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• Flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Agency Summary

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Position Summary

Are you interested in growing your career in the behavioral health field? Do you want to make an impact on the lives of children and adolescents? Applewood Centers is currently hiring Treatment Specialists to join our growing Residential Treatment Team. We provide residential treatment programming for youth ages 11 to 18 who have a variety of behavioral health needs such as self‑injurious, risk‑taking, and/or aggressive behaviors. Our team works directly with clients to address each of their individual complex needs—building upon his or her strengths.

ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE. Hours are varied and determined by the department needs. Schedules can be flexible with academic needs as we encourage continued education and potential growth within the Agency.

Responsibilities Include

• Working alongside our licensed clinical staff implementing behavioral interventions, teaching anger management skills, social skills, life skills.
• Providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth and adolescents.
• Working with our residential youth on character development and self‑management.
• Monitoring and managing our clients’ symptoms and behaviors.
• Participating in day‑to‑day programming and mental health treatment sessions.
• Supporting appropriate youth coping and social skill development.

Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.